Leucothoe 'Scarletta' is an attractive shrub, loved for its vibrant glossy foliage that turns maroon red in autumn. It grows well in shaded areas with acidic soil and is fully hardy. Where soils are not naturally acidic, grow Leucothoe in patio containers using an ericaceous compost mix. It is a good shrub for a medium sized garden and is great for groundcover to suppress unwanted weed growth. Height: 1.5m (4'.9). Spread: 2m (6'.5)
Featuring an extra-long 50cm ash handle, this Mid Handled Onion Hoe is ideal for reaching difficult spots.
Slender spikes of various shades. Grows freely from seed and always much admired. Height: 60-90cm (2-3ft)
Nasturtium 'Phoenix' has a flower formation like no other - its high number of flame-like blooms have intriguing split petals AND it's easy-to-grow.
Start your own vineyard with this outstanding variety of grape! This fully hardy plant is perfectly happy growing outdoors all year round, in any full sun position, and will produce generous clusters of juicy green grapes from autumn. Great for eating as they are, juicing or wine-making. Supplied in 1.5 litre pot.
Tree Peony 'Feng Dan Bai' is covered in big, pure white flowers with stunning yellow and burgundy centres in late spring. The simple, crepe-paper blooms are certainly eye-catching in their position above appealing divided foliage. This deciduous shrub is hardy and known for its longevity, adding an exotic feel to borders or your busy cottage garden. Tree peonies are also ideally suited to making cut flowers for the home. Height and spread: 1.5m (5').
For instant impact on your patio and a touch of the exotic, try the Canary Island date palm, winner of an RHS Award of Garden Merit. Architectural, broadly arching leaves consisting of many leaflets are borne gracefully from a stout columnar trunk. These mature plants are supplied at a height of 60-70cm (24-28) ready for an instant display in your garden!
If you are looking for an evergreen shrub, that has foliage all year round, Leucothoe axillaris 'Curly Red' is highly recommended. It is a suitable shrub for medium sized gardens and has unusual curled leaves that turn deep red in autumn. Ideal for shady borders, with acidic soil. You can also grow Leucothoe in containers using an ericaceous compost mix, which will provide instant greenery to a paved area.Height: 1.5m (4'.9). Spread: 2m (6'.5).
This is sure to become the hoe you always reach for! The wiggle hoe (or shuffle hoe) has an oscillating head and a sharp blade that glides just below the surface of the soil to lift out weeds by the roots.